Italy’s fashion and design capital, Milan isn’t as in-your-face with its beauty and charm as, say, Rome, Florence, or Venice, but that doesn’t mean it has fewer things to see and do. On the contrary, there are loads of fun and exciting ways to spend time in Milan; it just takes a little more effort to find them.

What Milan lacks in ancient ruins and Baroque masterpieces, it makes up for in art deco design and contemporary fashion. And as Italy’s most cosmopolitan city, it’s home to an incredible restaurant scene and a plethora of great bars.